She designed and implemented the current system and handles all networking issues and hardware and software maintenance.
During the 2006-2007 school year our network experienced less than 4 hours of unscheduled downtime.
SHCS has 225 computers with most of them running Microsoft Windows XP operating system. There are a few administrative computers that run Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system. The move to Microsoft Vista operating system will take place as soon as our student software is certified to operate on that system. The student computers are all the latest technology and less than four years old. We strive to replace student computers on a four year cycle thereby keeping students at SHCS working on the latest in hardware and software. This replacement cycle is made possible by the Technology Fee that is collected from every student.
SHCS has 2 servers running Microsoft Server 2000. These servers provide shared access to files and programs for students, teachers and administrators. Microsoft security is implemented to segregate information to discrete user groups.
A Fiber Optic backbone links various halls and buildings to form a LAN that operates at 100 gigabits. High Speed Broadband Business Class Internet Service provided by Comcast at no charge to SHCS is available to every computer.
A Barracuda Box is used to block access to undesirable sites outside our domain and keeps spyware and adware to a minimum. This device monitors internet access by our users, provides site-blocking, access history, peak usage reports and other sophisticated internet monitoring. A Cisco Firewall protects the system from outside intruders in addition to the Barracuda Box. Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition runs on every computer and server keeping virus activity to a minimum. We have email accounts for every employee.
We have a fully functional website providing information about SHCS to the public. We also use EDLINE, a completely secure site that provides information to parents and students. This internet service links with GradeQuick, our electronic grade book system so that up to the minute information about academic performance is available to every parent. Teachers also use EDLINE to create a ‘homepage’ for each class that is taught, providing students with access to homework assignments and outside resource information. We use SchoolMinder as our administrative software and it integrates with GradeQuick for seamless permanent record management.
Our library uses InfoCentre, an electronic library cataloging system that is available on every computer allowing every teacher and student the information regarding the resources available in our library.
SHCS has two portable Smart Board systems, a portable 3D object camera and a portable opaque projector. We have several digital cameras, two video cameras, and other audio visual equipment available to students and teachers. We have a sound board for use in our school’s musical and dramatic productions. We also have overhead projectors and wall mounted TVs in every classroom. Channel One is broadcast to every classroom. Every classroom has a telephone.
SHCS has a computer lab with 30 student computers. These computers are monitored with SynchronEyes which provides a group view of all the screens in the lab.
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